As we move into the final days of summer, still enduring afternoons of intense heat, we bring you some exciting, thought-provoking feature articles we hope many of you can dig into; and also some inspiring stories that resonate with some of you.

If there were one place in the home that can symbolize the unity and harmony of the family unit it would have to be the kitchen. A carefully thought out kitchen design can promote family interactions that create many memories of laughter and joy!

As the coming Lunar Year of the Wood Sheep is blessed with all five feng shui elements — metal, wood, water, fire and earth — everyone will have the opportunity to make money, achieve success and attain their goals, according to renowned feng shui expert grandmaster Lillian Too.

When we start to design our living spaces, the best way to look for ideas and to get inspiration is to run through images of actual rooms. By doing so, we are able to appreciate the different styles, concepts and techniques that have gone into creating such spaces.

Finding someone to marry used to be so much simpler. There was a time (not that long ago) where you’d simply reach a marriageable age and your parents would arrange for the village matchmaker to pay a visit.